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Dill Rice with Peas (Persian Style)

March 12, 2018 By Shadi HasanzadeNemati 15 Comments

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Dill Rice with Peas is a Persian dish that is made in one pot with only 5 ingredients. This simple aromatic side dish is  a new flavor adventure, perfect for any occasion.

Dill Rice with Peas made Persian style is a one pot simple dish ready in 30 minutes.

Love new flavors and easy recipes? Then this Persian dill rice with peas is totally for you! It’s quick, easy, traditional and made in one pot!

If you want a side dish beyond plain and simple white rice, this dill rice recipe is one to keep. With dill and peas in every bite, this is the perfect dish for every occasion. You can even make it ahead of time and reheat it when you’re ready to serve it.

How to make Dill Rice

I can’t stress how simple and easy this Persian dill rice recipe is. All you need is rice, fresh or dried dill, peas, olive oil, salt and water. I used dried dill as that’s what I had on hand at the moment, but if you have fresh dill, definitely use that. For each cup of dried dill you need two cups fresh dill. The amount of dill used in this rice might be concerning, but trust me, we need the dill.

To make dill rice, place dill, Basmati rice, peas, salt and olive oil in a nonstick pot. Fill the water so it cover one inch above the rice mixture. Give it a nice stir and cook it over medium heat without the lid. Once the dill rice starts simmering and the water is almost evaporated, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel and place it on the pot. Lower the heat and cook for another ten to fifteen minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.

How to make Persian Dill Rice. Place rice, dried dill weed and peas in a pot and fill with water.

You might need more water so check the rice after some minutes and if the rice is not completely cooked, add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for another 10 minutes. That’s it, you need only thirty minutes to make this Middle Eastern dill rice recipe.

Serve Dill Rice with Saffron Chicken

What to Serve Dill Rice and Peas with?

This dill rice is the perfect side dish for almost any meat dish out there as it has a beautiful herb flavor that would perfectly compliment chicken, lamb, beef and even fish. There really is no limit to what you can or can’t serve with this Persian dill rice, but here are my favorites:

  • Stuffed Fish with Pomegranates and walnuts – Persian Style 
  • Persian Chicken with Saffron
  • Eggplant Sumac Meatballs
  • Pomegranate Pineapple Chicken

And, if you are vegetarian, a couple of fried eggs with some paprika and turmeric would go so well with this Middle Eastern dill rice. For my vegan friends, some seared tofu or protein of your choice with salt, pepper and turmeric would be super delicious!

This Dill Rice Recipe is a great option for a side dish.

Notes and tips to make Dill Rice with Peas:

  • This is a one pot dish and Basmati rice tends to double in size once cooked, so make sure you’re cooking this dish in a large pot.
  • You can add the peas at the end, ten minutes before the dish is ready.
  • If using frozen peas, add them in the beginning with the rest of the ingredients.
  • You can use fresh dill instead of dried dill. Both will make delicious dill rice.
  • Wrapping the lid in a kitchen towel is essential for this recipe as well as other Persian rice recipe as the kitchen towel would absorb extra moisture and steam which will result in fluffy rice.

You can serve Dill rice and peas with Persian saffron chicken.

Whenever my maman could find fresh dill at the market, this would be the first dish she made. Our home would be enchanted by the mesmerizing smell of fresh dill and rice, and as I would place the plates and set the table, my mom would enter the room with a big serving plate filled with a mountain of Persian dill rice and a bright smile on her face. No matter where I am or how far I am from my family, my maman’s smile will always be with me in every Persian recipe I make, as she is the reason I am where I am now.

Now here I am, thousands of miles away from where I come from, and I get my herbs dried and preserved, just like my memories and roots. Sometimes, when you are an immigrant, that’s what you do. You dehydrate your memories, put them in your suitcase and move across the ocean. Then, when you miss your first home, you soak them in water and bring your first home to your new home. That’s how we live. Always in two worlds.

Looking for more food from my roots?

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Persian Dill Rice with Peas

Persian Dill Rice with Peas is a delicious side dish made in one pot and in no time. Long grain rice cooked with dill and peas makes the perfect side dish for saffron chicken and lamb. 

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Persian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal
Author Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Dried Dill See Notes #1
  • 1 can (15 oz.) Peas Drained
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 1/2 cups Water

Instructions

  1. Rinse Basmati rice and place it in a large pot. 

  2. Add dried dill and peas to the pot. 

  3. Add in salt, olive oil and water. Place the pot over medium heat and bring it to boil. 


  4. Once the water is almost evaporated and the rice is almost cooked, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel and place it on the pot. 

  5. Lower the heat and cook the rice for 10 more minutes. Check the rice and see if it's cooked completely. If it's still firm, add 1/4 cup more water and cover with the lid. Cook for another 10 minutes util it's fluffy and fully cooked. 

  6. Serve warm with saffron chicken or lamb. 

Recipe Notes

  1. You can use 2 cups chopped fresh dill instead of dried dill. The process of cooking is exactly the same. 

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  1. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

    March 13, 2018 at 4:51 am


    Growing up in Russia, dill was always number one herb we used in so many dishes (salads, pickles, etc) so I’m really excited to try out this recipe! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      March 13, 2018 at 11:21 am

      You’re welcome Tania! We love dill too!

      Reply
  2. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    March 13, 2018 at 5:18 am


    Yum! I love anything with dill. And this rice is so pretty! Definitely making this soon.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      March 14, 2018 at 1:22 am

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. Kaitie

    March 13, 2018 at 5:25 am

    Omg this looks amazing! Those flavours sound perfect together! I haven’t heard of this as a side dish, but everything that’s in this sounds delicious… we are adding it to the meal planning menu!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      March 14, 2018 at 1:23 am

      Thank you Kaitie! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Amanda

    March 13, 2018 at 6:01 am


    I LOVE the flavor of dill, so this rice is totally up my alley!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      March 14, 2018 at 1:28 am

      Thanks Amanda! We love dill too!

      Reply
  5. Sarah

    March 13, 2018 at 6:05 am

    I have been wanting to use dill in recipe for the last week or two…no lie! I’m so happy I found this recipe. Will definitely be making it ASAP! Thank you for sharing, it looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      March 14, 2018 at 1:27 am

      Hope you enjoy it Sarah!

      Reply
  6. Ali Randall

    March 13, 2018 at 6:39 am


    What a delicious recipe for any dinner. Love the addition of peas for a spring favorite. I think chicken would accompany this dish perfectly.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      March 14, 2018 at 1:27 am

      Thank you Ali, that’s true, chicken goes so well with this side dish!

      Reply
  7. Cait

    June 23, 2018 at 9:36 am


    Hi Shadi,

    I just made this with fresh dill and peas from my garden, and I absolutely love it. I will definitely be making more!

    Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      June 23, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Cait! I’m so glad you like it. And with fresh dill and peas, it must be fantastic!

      Reply
  8. whitepearl

    November 11, 2018 at 1:44 am

    I really treasure your piece of work, Great post.

    Reply

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